Lesson 1 GREETING

1. Hello.Xin Cho
2. Good morning. Cho bui sng
3. How are you doing .Bn do ny
th no ?
4. Not bad. Khng ti
5. Whats up? Cho kiu thanh nin
6. Its nice to meet you.Rt vui khi
c gp bn.
7. Its nice to see you again. Rt vui
khi c gp bn ln na.
8. Im surprised to see you here. Ti
rt bt ng khi gp bn y.
9. Long time no see. Lu ri khng
gp.
10. How have you been?. Bn do ny
th no ?
11. Hi, there. Cho, ng y
12. How are things with you? Bn do
ny th no ?

13. Whats going on with you? Bn

do ny th no ?

14. What are you doing here? Bn

ang lm gi y vy?

Lesson 2 INTRODUCTONS
16. Hi, Im Marvin. Xin cho .Ti l
17. My name is Robert. Tn ti l.
how can I call you ?....Ti gi bn nh
th no y?
18. You can call me Beth Bn c th
gi ti l
19. Are you Tina? Bn c phi l
khng?
20. Yes, I am. ng richnh ti
21. Meet my friend. Hy gp bn ca
ti nh
22. This is my brother, Thomas. y l
anh/em trai ti
23. Come say hi to my parents. Hy
n ni xin cho vi b m ti.
24. Have you met my sister? .Bn
gp ch ti cha?
25. Have we met before?
Chng ta gp nhau ln no cha?
26. Do I know you?
Ti c bit bn khng?
27. Im new around here.
Ti l ngi mi y

28. Let me introduce myself.

Hy ti gii thiu bn thn mnh
29. I didnt catch your name.
Ti khng nghe r tn bn
30. Im like to introduce you to my
boss.
Ti mun gii thiu anh vi ng ch
ca ti.

Lesson 3 GRATITUDE
31. Thanks. Cm n ( bnh thng)
32. Thank you. Cm n bn ( bit n
nhiu hn)
33. Dont mention it. Khng c chi
34. Youre welcome. You are welcome
Khng c chi

35. I really appreciate this.

36. Thanks for your help. Cm n v s
gip ca bn
37 Is there someway I can repay you
for this?
C cch no ti tr n bn v iu
ny khong?
38 This is a big favor.
39 Youve been a big help. You have
been a big help. Bn gip k rt
nhiu y
40 I cant express how grateful I am. I
can not express how grateful I am.Ti
khng th din t c s bit n ca
ti .
41 Im much obliged. Ti rt bit n
42 You dont know how much this
means to me. Bn k bit iu ny c
ngha nh th no i vi ti.
43 Youre too kind. Bn tht tt bng
44 Thank you for everything youve
done. Thank you for everything you
have done .Cm n v tt c nhng
th m bn lm
45 Im indebted to you.Ti mc n bn

Lesson 4 APOLOGIES
46 Im sorry. Ti xin li
47 I apologize.
48 Im so sorry.
49 Im sorry for criticizing you. Ti xin
li v ch trch bn
50 It doesnt matter. N khng quan
trng
51 I really regret going to the movies
last week. Ti thc s hi tic i xem
phim cui tun trc
52. I wish I hadnt said that at the
party. Ti c g ti k ni iu
ba tic
53. Im sorry I was late for class today.
Ti xin li ti n lp mun hm
nay
54. You can blame me for this. Bn c
th li cho ti v iu ny
55. Ill take the blame. Ti s chu
trch nhim 56 Can you forgive me?
Bn c th tha th cho ti c k?
57. Please accept my apology. Hy
chp nhn li xin li ca ti
58. Can I make this up to you? Ti c
th n b cho bn c khng?
59. How can I apologize to you? Lm
sao ti c th xin li bn c?
60. This is all my fault. Tt c l li
ca ti

Lesson 5 DEPARTURE AND

FAREWELL
61. I have to get going. Ti phi bt
u i y
62. See you later. Gp bn sau nh
63. See you. Gp li sau
64. I should go now. Ti nn i ngay
by gi
65. Good-bye. Tm bit
66. Ill talk to you later. Ti s ni
chuyn vi bn sau
67. Ive got to get going.Ti phi i
y
68. Im better run. Ti tt hn nn
chy
69. Ill see you around. Ti s gp bn
sau
70. Ill catch you later. Ti s ni
chuyn vi bn sau
71. Until we meet again. Cho n khi
chng ta gp li nhau
72. Keep in touch. Hy gi lin lc nh
73. We should meet again. Chng ta
nn gp nhau ln na
74. It was nice meeting you. Rt vui
khi c gp bn
75. Take care.Bo trng nh
Lesson 6 LIKES AND DISLIKES
76. I dont feel like cooking. Ti khng
mun nu n
77. I like Chinese food. Ti thch mn
trung quc
78. I love dogs. Ti thch ch
79. I dont like him. Ti khng thich
anh ta
80. Do you like football? Bn c thch
bng khng?
81. I hate the Yankees. Ti ght i
Yankees
82. Im crazy about pizza. Ti pht
in v pizza
83. Im craving something to eat. Ti
them ci g n
84. I dont care for your opinion. Ti
khng quan tm caisys kin ca bn.
85. I care about you a great deal. Ti
quan tm ti bn rt nhiu
86. I loathe the sight of you. Ti ght
khi nhn thy bn
87. Im fond of Italian music. Ti thch
m nhc
88. He doesnt find his job very
appealing. Anh y khng thy cng
vic ca anh y hp dn
89. Shes attracted to fast cars. C y
b hp dn bi xe th thao.
90. I cant stand these people. Ti
khng th chu ng ni nhng ngi
ny.
Lesson 7 HOPES AND DESIRES
91 I hope we win the tournament this
year.
Ti hy vng chng ti ginh chin
thng trong gii u nm nay
92. I hope so too.
Ti cung hy vng nh vy
93. What do you want for Christmas
this year?
Ban muon gi cho le giang sinh nam
nay
94. I wish it would stop raining.
Ti mun troi s tnh ma
95. I was thinking about going to that
new place.
Toi da suy nghi ve viec di den noi o
moi do
96. I want to be a doctor.
Ti mun tr thnh mt bc s.
97. I trust that all will be well.
Ti tin tng rng tt c se tot thoi
98. I believe things will get better.
Ti tin rng mi th s tr nn tt hn
99. I could really use a drink right now.
Ti thc s c th uong ruou dk bay h
100. I hope she feels better.
Toi hy vong rang co ay cam thay tot
hon
101. Their only desire is for a new
home.
mong mun duy nht ca h l mt
ngi nh mi.
102. Hes the best hope for the team.
Anh ay l hi vng cao nhat cho i
bng
103. I keep hoping that things will get
better.
Ti c hy vng rng mi th s tr nn
tt hn.
104. I have to have that car.
Ti phi c chiec xe .
105. I need to be alone.
Ti mun c o mt mnh.

Lesson 8 DELIGHTS AND SURPRISES

106. Oh, its wonderful. i,n tht
tuyt vi
107. Really? .Tht
108. This is such a surprise! iu ny
ng l mt bt ng
109. Wow, Im so happy! wow,ti tht
hnh phc
110. Can you believe what our teacher
did today? Bn c tin nhng g m c
gio ca chng ta lm hm nay k?
111. This comes as a surprise. iu
ny ng l s bt ng
112. The best thing happened to me
today. Ci iu tt p nht xy ra
vi ti hm nay
113. This is better than expected.
iu ny cn tt hn mong i
114. How delightful! Tht l vui sng
115. This is incredible. iu ny tht
kh tin
116. I cant believe how good this is.
Ti khng th tin n li tt nh th
117. This is terrific. iu ny tht
tuyt vi
118. Thats fantastic. iu ny tht
tuyt diu
119. Well, this is a nice surprise. y
l mt iu bt ng tuyt vi
120. Im delighted to see you.Ti rt
vui mng c gp bn
Lesson 9 ADVICE AND
SUGGESTIONS
121. I suggest you start thinking about
careers with animals. Ti ngh bn
bt u suy ngh v ngh nghip vi
ng vt.
122 My advice to you is to enjoy
those things. Li khuyn ca ti cho
bn l hy thng thc nh th

123. Ill think about it. Ti s suy ngh

v chuyn
124 Can I give you some advice?
Ti c th a ra mt vi li khuyn
cho bn c k?
125. What do you suggest?
Bn gi ci g?
126. Can I give you some insights?
Ti c th cung cp cho bn mt vi
li khuyn k k?
127. I suggest you do what he says.
Ti gi bn lm theo nhng g anh
y ni
128. My advice would be to go home.
Li khuyn ca ti l cu nn v nh
129. Is that your advice?
c phi l li khuyn ca bn
khng?
130. What would you do in my shoes?
Bn s lm g nu bn trong hon
cnh ca ti?
131. Id recommend that you try to
relax.
Ti mun khuyn bn hy c th gin.
132. May I make a suggestion?
Ti c th a ra mt gi c
khng?
133. What do you think I should do?
Bn ngh ti nn lm g
134. Let me give you a bit of advice.
Hy ti a ra mt cht li khuyn
cho bn

135. What would be your advice?

Ci li khuyn ca bn s l g

Lesson 10 WISHES AND

CONGRATULATIONS
136 Congratulations. Xin chc mng.
137 Im sure you deserve it. Ti chc
rng bn xng ng vi n
138 Im sure youll do fine. Ti chc
chn bn s lm tt thi.
139 Good luck. Chc may mn
140 I wish you the best. Ti c cho
bn nhng iu tt p nht
141 Thats great. iu rt tuyt
142 Outstanding. Xut chng
143 Allow me to congratulate you.
Cho php ti chc mng bn.
144 I wish you well. Ti c bn khe
mnh
145 You have my best wishes.
Bn c li chc tt p nht ca ti
146 Good job. Lm tt lm
147 Please accept my warmest
congratulations.
Hy chp nhn li chc mng nng
nhit nht ca ti.
148 I must congratulate you.
Ti phi chc mng bn.
149 I wish you nothing but the best.
Ti c bn t c iu tt nht
150 I wish you good luck.
Ti chc bn may mn.

Lesson 11 COMPLAINTS
151 I just want to get this mess
straightened out.
Ti ch mun m hn n ny c
gii quyt
152 I hate this weather.
Ti gt thi tit ny
153 Its sucked.
N rt ti
154 I have had it up to here with this
guy.
Ti c vn phn nn y vi anh
chng ny
155 Ive got a real problem with one of
my co-workers. Ti c vn thc s
vi mt trong cc ng nghip ca ti
156 This is awful. iu ny tht ti t
157 I cant stand this. Ti khng th
chu ng ni iu ny
158 Im going to complain about this.
Ti s phn nn v iu ny
159 Im fed up with your behavior.
Ti chn ngy vi hnh vi ca bn.
160 Ive had it up to here with you.
Ti khng th chu ng bn them
c na
161 This is intolerable.
iu ny l k th chp nhn c
162 I will not accept this situation.
Ti s k chp nhn ci tnh trng ny
163 I will not stand for this.
Ti s k khch so vi anh ta na
164 Im going to give him a piece of
my mind.
Ti s ni thng vo mt anh ta suy
ngh ca ti
165 I want to make a complaint.
Ti mun c mt khiu ni,phn nn

Lesson 12 INVITATIONS
166. Lets get out of here.
Hy ra khi y
167. Do you want to come?
Bn c mun i khng?
168. Thanks for the invitation.
Cm n v li mi
169. I was going to invite you in for
some coffee.
Ti nh mi bn i ung mt cht
c ph
170. Im like to invite you to a match.
Ti ti mun mi bn n 1 trn u
171. Do you want to get some lunch?
Bn c mun n tra vi ti k?
172. Why dont you come over later?
Ti sao bn khng n vo lc khc
nh?
173. Are you free tonight?
Bn c rnh ti nay khng?
174. What are you doing later?
Bn lm g sau ?
175. Lets meet later.
Mnh hy gp nhau sau nh
176. Come see me sometime.
Thnh thong n nh ti chi nh
177. Give me a call the next time
youre in town.
Hy gi in cho ti ln ti bn n th
trn nh
178. Im like to see you again.
Ti mun c bn bn ln na
179. Would you like to get dinner
sometime?
Bn c mun thnh thong n ti vi
ti k?
180. When can I see you again?
KHi no th ti mi c th gp li bn
ln na?

Lesson 13 REQUESTS
181. I keep asking her to turn down
her music.
Ti tip tc yu cu c y gim m
lng nhc xung
182. Its a small request.
ch l mt yu cu nh
183. She has to turn it down.
C y phi vn nh n xung
184. Im just requesting that you keep
him in your yard.
Ti ch yu cu bn gi anh ta li trong
sn ca bn
185. I need to borrow your computer.
Ti cn phi mn my tnh ca bn
186. Can I see that book?
Ti c th xem qua cun sch c
khng?
187. Could you move over a little bit?
Bn c th di chuyn sang mt cht
c k ?
188. Youre requested to be in court
next week.
Bn c yu cu c mt ti ta vo
tun ti
189. My request for a raise was
rejected.
Yu cu tng lng ca ti b t
chi.
190. Can I make one small request?
Ti c th c mt yu cu nh c k?
191. Thats a pretty big request.
l mt yu cu kh ln
192. Why dont you just request some
help at work?
Ti sao bn khng yu cu mt vi s
gip trong cng vic?
193. This is one of the most requested
songs on the radio.
y l mt trong nhng bi ht c
yu cu nhiu nht trn radio
194. Could you give me a hand with
this box?
Bn c th gip ti vi chic hp ny
c khng?
195. Would you mind being a little bit
quieter?
Bn c phin gi im lng mt cht
gim mnh c khng?

Lesson 14 PLANS AND DECISIONS

196. Ill keep thinking about it.
Ti s tip tc suy ngh v n.
197. We may just have to share my
car for a while.
Chng ti c th s phi chia s chic
xe ca ti trong mt khong thi gian
198. We need to start a college fund
for Tyler.
Chng ta cn phi bt u gy mt
qu hc i hc cho Tyler
199. Do you know what youre doing
after graduation?
Bn c bit bn ang lm ci g sau
khi tt nghip khng?
200. I havent made up my mind yet.
Ti vn cha ra quyt nh
201. Ill let you know what I decide.
Ti s bn bit ti quyt nh ci g
202. I have to make a difficult choice.
Ti phi a ra mt quyt inh kh
khn
203. Decide quickly.
Hy quyt nh nhanh ln
204. I hadnt anticipated that.
Ti khng bit trc c iu
205. What do you plan to do about
this mess?
Bn d nh lm g vi ng ln xn
ny
206. The disaster was a result of poor
planning.
Thm ha chnh l kt qu ca vic
ln k hoch khng hiu qu
207. I plan to take the next train out of
here.
Ti d nh ln chuyn tu tip theo
ra khi y
208. I intend to buy a new house.
Ti c nh mua mt ngi nh mi.
209. I had only the best intentions.
Ti ch c nhng nh tt nht
210. Everything is going according to
plan.
Tt c mi th ang din ra theo ng
k hoch.

Lesson 15 CERTAINTY AND

UNCERTAINTY
211 To be honest, Im not certain.
Thnh tht m ni, Ti khng h chc
chn
212. Maybe.
C th
213. I couldnt say for sure.
Ti khng th ni chc chn iu g.
214. I couldnt say for definite.
Ti khng th ni cho r rang.
215. I couldnt say absolutely.
Ti k th ni hon ton chc chn
216. Im positive that he did it.
Ti khng nh rng anh ta lm
iu
217. Im certain of it.
Ti chc chn v n
218. Im not sure thats a good idea.
Ti khng chc chn l mt tng
hay
219. I cant be certain of what time I
left the office.
Ti khng th chc chn v ci thi
gian ti di vn phng ca ti
220. Ive no idea where my shoes are.
Ti Khng h bit i dy ca ti
u
221. Im not certain if hes telling the
truth.
Ti khng chc chn liu anh y c
ang ni s tht.
222. Are you certain this is what you
want to do?
Bn c chc chn y l iu m bn
mun lm
223. I swear this is the truth.
Ti th iu ny l s tht
224. I have no doubt about how I feel.
Ti khng h nghi ng g v vic ti
cm thy nh th no
225. Absolutely.
Chc chn

Lesson 16 AGREEMENT AND

DISAGREEMENT
226. I dont think our taxes get
anything good for us.
Ti khng ngh l nhng khon thu
ca chng ta lm bt c th g tt cho
chng ta
227. I disagree completely.
Ti hon ton khng ng
228. Maybe youre right.
C th bn ng
229. I think thats a good idea.
Ti ngh l mt kin hay
230. Im glad we see eye to eye.
Ti rt vui v chng ta ng
231. I couldnt agree with you more.
Ti hon ta ng vi bn
232. I have to disagree with you on
this.
Ti phi khng ng vi bn v iu
ny
233. Thats what I was thinking.
l nhng g ti ngh
234. You are exactly right.
Bn hon ton ng
235. Thats for sure.
iu l chc chn ri
236. Im say that was true.
Ti ni iu l chnh xc
237. Dont you agree?
Bn c ng k?
238. Ill go along with that.
Ti s ng vi iu
239. Ill go along with you on this one.
Ti s ng vi bn trong ci trng
hp ny
240. Im not sure I agree with you.
Ti khng chc chn l ti ng vi
bn

Lesson 17 BELIEF AND DISBELIEF

241. Do your kids still believe in
Santa Claus?
L tr nh bn c cn tin vo ng gi
n en k?
242. How come you never believe
me?
How come = why : ti sao
Ti sao bn li khng bao gi tin
tng ti
243. Im sure hell find a way to do
that without more taxes.
Ti chc chn anh ta s tm ra cch
lm iu m khng phi ng them
thu
244. I cant believe it.
Ti khng th tin ni
245. They believed that certain gods
caused things in nature.
H tin rng v thn no to ra
nhng th trong t nhin.
246. I have faith in the government.
Ti c nim tin vo chnh ph
247. I believe that I can do anything if
I try hard enough.
Ti tin tng rng ti c th lm bt
c th g nu ti c gng ht sc
248. I dont believe you.
Ti khng tin tng bn
249. Do you believe in anything?
Bn c tin vo bt c iu g k?
250. I have no choice but to believe
what youre saying.
Ti khng c s la chn no ngoi
vic tin vo nhng iu bn ang ni
251. Have you questioned your
beliefs?
Bn c bao h nghi ng c tin ca bn
k?
252. I cant believe youve said that.
Ti khng th tin l bn li ni iu
253. Im convinced by his words.
Ti b thuyt phc bi li ni ca anh
ta
254. I believe he can be trusted.
Ti tin l anh ta c th tin cy c
255. Ill take your word for it.
Ti tin li anh v chuyn ny
Lesson 18 COMPLIMENTS AND
PRAISES
256. You did a good job.
Bn lm rt tt
257. Most of that was luck.
Hu ht l do may mn
258. You have really good taste.
Bn c c thm m tuyt vi
259. I am so jealous of you.
Ti rt ganh t vi bn
260 Thats a nice car you have there.
l mt chic xe p m anh c

261. Youre looking good.

Bn trng rt tuyt
262. That shirt really becomes you.
Ci o rt hp vi bn
263. You have excellent manners.
Cch c x ca bn tht tuyt vi
264. I salute your efforts.
Ti nh gi cao s n lc ca bn.

265. Youre the best in the business.

Bn l ngi xut sc nht tr ngh
ny
266. Youre the envy of the town.
Bn l s ganh t ca thnh ph
267. You look good in red.
Bn rt hp vi mu
268. Youve done a good job with this
house.
Bn lm rt tt vi ngi nh ny.
269. Keep up the good work.
Hy tip tc l lc hn na nh
270. I love the way you make me
laugh.
Ti thch ci cch bn lm cho ti ci
Lesson 19 REASSURANCES AND
CONSOLATIONS
271. Dont worry about it.
ng lo lng v chuyn
272. Thats what counts.
iu mi l iu quan trng
273. That makes me feel a little
better.
iu lm cho ti cm thy tt hn
mt cht.
274. Look at the bright side.
Hy nhn vo mt tt ca vn
275. Thats understandable.
l iu d hiu.
276. Dont let it get you down.
ng vic ny lm bn suy sp.
277. Things will get better.
Mi chuyn ri s tt thi
278. Just keep trying.
Hy tip tc c gng nh
279. Dont give up.
ng b cuc
280. We all have bad days sometimes.
Tt c chng ta ai cng thnh thong
c nhng ngy ti t
281. I know how you feel.
Ti hiu c cm xc ca bn
282. Im here for you.
Ti y v bn
283. Its okay.
N n ri
284. Its not your fault.
N khng phi l li ca bn
285. No one blames you.
Khng ai trch bn u

Lesson 20 WARNINGS AND

PROHIBITIONS
286. Theres a sign outside the gate
that reads NO TRESPASSING.
C mt ci bin ngaoif cnh cng
ghi cm xm phm
287. Not here.
Khng phi y.
288. I dont think you should do that.
Ti khng ngh rng bn nn lm iu
.
289. They cant stop me from
smoking.
H k th ngn ti dng ht thuc l
290. You cant go there.
Bn khng th i n .
291. Thats forbidden.
Ch b cm ri
292. Im warning you.
Ti cnh bo bn
293. No one is allowed to go in there.
Khng ai c php i vo .
294. It is forbidden to do that.
Cm lm iu
295. NO SMOKING
Cm ht thuc
296. DO NOT ENTER
Cm bc vo
297 NO UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY
Khng phn s min vo
298. DO NOT WALK ON THE GRASS
Khng c nhm ln c
299. KEEP OUT
Trnh xa ra
300. NO PETS ALLOWED
Khng c php mang th cng vo
Lesson 21 TALKING ABOUT PEOPLE 3
01. What do you think of the new
boss?
302. Do you mean Mr. Li?
303. Some people dont listen to him.
304. Dont get me wrong.
305. He seems like a pretty nice guy.
306. His uncle is very unusual.
307 My co-worker is too loud.
308 The new girl doesnt do any
work.
309 His parents are too strict on him.
310 My brother is always in trouble at
school.
311. John is the best player we have.
312. Harold comes from Canada.
313. Luke has a very excitable nature.
314. Paul thinks driving too fast is
exciting.
315. Sally doesnt like spicy foods.
Lesson 22 FAITH
316. Most Americans are Christian.
317. I dont like going to church.
318. There are different religions all
over the world.
319. Religion is important to many
people.
320. Its hard to define what is a
superstition.
321. Faith is often a cause for some
people to fight.
322. Some people believe in miracles.
323. Fear often causes non-believers
to pray.
324. Its comforting to believe in a life
after death.
325. Faith can keep people from
doing bad things.
326. I was wondering if you would like
to go to the church with me this
coming Sunday.
327. Its just that Im not very
religious.
328. The past few years Ive really
become an agnostic.
329. I just thought you might like my
churchs Sunday service.
330. Even though you arent religious,
are you any particular religion?
Lesson 23 ASKING ABOUT AGE AND
NAME
331. Its Janet Abrams.
332. Im Tom Dickens.
333. Whats your name?
334. And how old are you, Mr. Fowler?
335. Im 38.
336. Ill be 29 in May.
337. Im going on 40 next month.
338. I didnt catch your name.
339. How old did you say you were?
340. People call me Tom.
341. When did you finish college?
342. What did you say your name
was?
343. Do you go by your first name at
work?
344. My name means joy in Spanish.
345. Im named after my grandfather.
Lesson 24 ASKING ABOUT
COUNTRIES AND NATIONALITIES
346. Where are you from?
347. Im from Pittsburgh.
348. Im Russian.
349. Why are you in the U.S.?
350. When did you get to this
country?
351. You look Spanish.
352. Were you born in America?
353. My parents came to this country
before I was born.
354. What nationality are you?
355. Are you a citizen or a resident of
this country?
356. How long have you been here?
357. I just came back from Korea.
358. My ancestors came here from
Ireland.
359. My girlfriend is from Mexico.
360. I was born in England.
Lesson 25 TELLING TIME
361. What time is it?
362. Its about half past 3.
363. What time will you be back by?
364. My last class is over at 3:30.
365. Im going out for a few hours.
366. What time do you have?
367. Its time to leave.
368. Its almost time to go home.
369. We only have an hour of work
left.
370. Ive been waiting here for three
hours.
371. Time goes by fast when youre
having fun.
372. Its a quarter past eleven.
373. Its fifteen minutes to nine.
374. The game starts at nine in the
morning.
375. The office opens at 8 a.m.
Lesson 26 TALKING ABOUT DATES
376. When was the Declaration of
Independence?
377. Our spring break is from April 2
to April 16.
378. Whats tomorrows date?
379. Tomorrow is November 25.
380. The convention starts on the
24th of March.
381. I have to complete my taxes by
April 15th.
382. Rent is due by the first of every
month.
383. School starts on the 23rd.
384. We have 3 days left until the 4th
of July.
385. Is the 30th on a Monday?
386. This office will be closed for the
holidays.
387. The last game will be on the 9th
of March.
388. My birthday is on May 19th.
389. I have to finish this essay by next
Tuesday.
390. I leave for Germany on the 11th
of next month.
Lesson 27 TALKING ABOUT THE
WEATHER
391. Its good weather for football.
392. Its very crisp and cool.
393. Its going to get cold fast.
394. This spring there is supposed to
be a cold spell.
395. We had a lot of rain this winter
though.
396. Its blazing hot outside.
397. With all this moisture, it feels
very muggy outside.
398. Its raining pretty hard right now.
399. Its starting to snow outside.
400. Some of the streets are almost
flooded with rain.
401. Its freezing outside.
402. Its a little bit chilly out.
403. The air is warm, but theres a
nice breeze.
404. This morning is cooler than
expected.
405. It will get warmer as the day
goes by.
Lesson 28 ASKING FOR HELP
406. Do you need my help?
407. I was hoping you could help.
408. Could you loan them to me?
409. I appreciate this very much.
410. Im just glad to be of assistance.
411. Is there something I can do?
412. How can I help you?
413. I could use some help here.
414. What can I help you with?
415. Can I be of any assistance?
416. I dont need any help.
417. Help me, please.
418. Could you lend me a hand?
419. That would be very helpful.
420. Your help would be appreciated.
Lesson 29 ASKING THE WAY
421. Im looking for 524 Maryland
Avenue.
422. Its about one mile over that way.
423. Could you tell me how to get
there?
424. For how long should I walk?
425. Then you take a right on Fulton.
426. Whats the fastest way to Belton
Street?
427. Do you know how to get to the
stadium?
428. Is there a road with less traffic on
it?
429. My house is two doors down from
the Post Office.
430. The bus station will be on your
left.
431. Which way is north?
432. Is this the way to the police
station?
433. What street is this?
434. Do you know where the zoo is?
435. Is this the east gate of the park?
Lesson 30 EXPRESSING OPINIONS
436. I hate driving to work this way.
437. Im sick of it.
438. It should be banned.
439. I am not happy with our new
boss.
440. I dont think schools are as good
as they used to be.
441. I think we need a new president.
442. Bob isnt doing a good job.
443. Im happy with the new mayor.
444. The bus driver seems lost.
445. My mother talks too much.
446. I have a lot of respect for my
grandfather.
447. I love watching sports on TV.
448. I dont like big cities very much.
449. My girlfriend is beautiful.
450. I think we should take a break.
Lesson 31 MAKING A PHONE CALL
451. Thank you for calling Joes
Pizza.
452. Hello?
453. Is that Ivy?
454. This is Professor Smith.
455. Ill call you tomorrow.
456. To who am I speaking?
457. Who am I talking to?
458. How can I direct your call?
459. Youve got the wrong number.
460. What number is this?
461. Who do you want to talk to?
462. He isnt here right now.
463. Can I have him call you back?
464. Can I call you back later?
465. What number can I reach you
at?
Lesson 32 MAKING APPOINTMENTS
466. I need to make an appointment .
467. How about sometime next
week?
468. That should be fine.
469. Ill set it up.
470. I wanted to set up a time to
meet with you.
471. When would be a good time to
get together?
472. Are you free later this week?
473. When can I talk to you?
474. What are you doing next
Thursday?
475. Do you want to talk about this
some other time?
476. I want to make a reservation for
next Friday.
477. I can come in tomorrow.
478. Can you come in the afternoon?
479. Do you have any time available
this week?
480. When is your next opening?
Lesson 33 TALKING ABOUT DAILY
ACTIVITIES
481. Where are you going?
482. What are you doing now?
483. I dont have to shave every day.
484. I usually take too long eating
breakfast.
485. If I dont eat breakfast, then I
dont have enough energy during the
day.
486. Ive got to go brush my teeth.
487. I dont have time to take a
shower now.
488. I never have time for lunch at
work.
489. Everyday I have to drive 40
minutes to work.
490. Did the mail come today?
491. Have you seen todays paper?
492. I watch the news every night.
493. I like to exercise in the morning.
494. Most nights I just go out to eat.
495. Did you take the dog for a walk?
Lesson 34 TALKING ABOUT PAST
ACTIVITIES
496. It kind of reminds me of that
trip we took with Mom and Dad to
Canada.
497. I dont remember how cold it
was though.
498. Where exactly did we go in
Canada?
499. How could I possibly forget?
500. I didnt run out of money.
501. I used to like surfing.
502. I once had a fever for almost a
week.
503. I broke my leg skiing five years
ago.
504. This reminds me of my trip to
France.
505. Ive only been on an airplane
once.
506. I used to live in Mexico.
507. I got in a car accident last year.
508. My dog saved my life one time.
509. I spent 3 years in the army.
510. I loved to go fishing with my
dad.
Lesson 35 ALKING ABOUT FUTURE
ACTIVITIES
511 I think were going to save
some extra money this year.
512. What language are you going to
study?
513. Then dont complain to me
when Spanish gets boring.
514. What are you doing later this
week?
515. Are you still planning to go to
medical school?
516. I want to buy a dog.
517. Im going to switch job soon.
518. Were like to send our daughter
to a private school.
519. I hope to get good grades this
year.
520. I will be moving in six months.
521. Im going to study Chinese next
year.
522. I want to work for my dads
company.
523. My parents are going on
vacation next month.
524. In two years I will finish medical
school.
525. My wife wants to buy a new car.
Lesson 36 TALKING ABOUT STUDIES
526. Hows your biology class going?
527. Its interesting, but theres so
much work.
528. Its just my opinion, but I think
thats pretty boring.
529. I admit that is pretty interesting.
530. I hope you can keep up with the
work.
531. Are you doing well in math
class?
532. Do you understand the
chemistry homework?
533. Its hard to hear my English
teacher.
534. I stayed up all night studying for
this test.
535. Did you hear our teacher
assigned another paper?
536. Im really bored with this class.
537. I like biology more than I first
thought.
538. Could you help with the history
homework?
539. Im always late for my first class
in the morning.
540. I have to go study for my French
class.
Lesson 37 TALKING ABOUT FAMILIES
AND RELATIVES
541. He likes fishing.
542. Hes a lawyer.
543. It doesnt make any sense for
them to still be mad at you.
544. Shes a natural entertainer.
545. When he was a little boy, he
was a real troublemaker.
546. My father can be a real grouch.
547. My parents almost never fight.
548. His brother is very protective .
549. Her sister is very jealous.
550. My mother enjoys the piano.
551. I have two sisters and one
brother.
552. My wife and I just had a baby
boy.
553. Weve been married for eleven
years.
554. My uncles wife just died.
555. I was adopted as an infant.
Lesson 38 IDENTIFYING PEOPLE AND
OBJECTS
556. Where?
557. What is it?
558. Is it a tiger?
559. Its like a dinosaur.
560. Whos that man?
561. Thats a barbershop.
562. Youre looking at my latest work
of art.
563. Thats my house on the left.
564. The man in blue is my uncle.
565. I think the man in the suit is a
police officer.
566. His name tag says he is a doctor.
567. The brown car belongs to my
sister.
568. I think the red car is Japanese.
569. I think that animal is a tiger.
570. Those are my shoes under the
chair.
Lesson 39 DESCRIBING PEOPLE AND
OBJECTS
571. What does he look like?
572. Hes kind of tall and thin.
573. He has a long nose.
574. He always wears funny ties.
575. What does it look like?
576. Its just a dark blue wool cap.
577. My brother is a thin man.
578 I live in a brick house.
579. The car is very fast.
580. This bus is very old.
581. Have you seen a yellow hat
around here?
582. I want the small kitten with the
orange stripes.
583. Can you give me a description of
the person?
584. She has a round face and large
eyes.
585. The soup was full of many
different vegetables
Lesson 40 ASKING SOMEBODY TO
DO SOMETHING
586. I need your help.
587. Could you lend me a hand for a
second?
588. Could you do me a favor?
589. Excuse me.
590. Would you mind putting out that
cigarette?
591. Could you turn down the music?
592. Just return the book when youre
finished with it.
593. Could you edit this paper for me?
594. Would you mind moving over a
little?
595. Please stop talking so loud.
596. Why dont you come with me to
the store?
597. Can you lend me your car this
afternoon?
598. Can you give me a ride into
town?
599. Let me take a look at that
picture.
600. Can I borrow your pen for a
moment?
Lesson 41 ON THE CAMPUS
601. I was going over to the library to
study.
602. I wont get any studying done
there at all.
603. Im trying to finish the reading
assignment for our physics class.
604. Ive got to start preparing
tonight.
605. The problem is that I missed two
days of class last week.
606. Ive got to go to baseball
practice.
607. Are you going to the class
meeting later?
608. How many classes have you
missed so far?
609. Hes involved in too many sports
and activities.
610. Im going to the gym for a little
bit.
611. What are you writing about for
your class paper?
612. Ive got to go meet a professor.
613. Do you want to study together?
614. Im going to get some coffee in
the dining hall.
615. The dean wants to meet my
parents.
Lesson 42 IN THE LIBRARY
616. Are these the books youre
checking out?
617. When are they due back?
618. It seems you still have a book
overdue.
619. You can have them for one
month.
620. Its $0.5 a day for overdue books.
621. Do you have any books on
Russia?
622. Youre not supposed to talk in the
library.
623. Is the photocopier working?
624. That book is on reserve for a
professor.
625. We only have one copy of that
book.
626. She is a very popular author.
627. This library needs to get some
more up-to-date books.
628. Where are the math books
located?
629. What time does the library close
today?
630. I hate when people write in
library books.
Lesson 43 AT THE PARTY
631. Im really having a good time.
632. Its too crowded to push my way
through to the kitchen.
633. Do you know anybody at this
party?
634. Im going to have some fun while
Im here.
635. Why dont we stay for about half
an hour to see if anyone else arrives?
636. I think were out of beer.
637. Did anyone invite that guy?
638. These parties are always so
popular.
639. There are too many older
students here tonight.
640. Should I go talk to that girl over
there?
641. Can you tell me where the
bathroom is?
642. I think some people are leaving
to go to another party.
643. You should slow down with the
drinking.
644. Im tired, so Im going home.
645. Its always the same faces at
these parties.
Lesson 44 AT THE CINEMA
646. I guess this is a really popular
movie.
647. Are there any movies you want
to see in case this one is sold out?
648. Weve got a few minutes before
the start of the movie.
649. That movie was too scary .
650. Theres one out now about a
talking horse.
651. I think my seat is near the aisle.
652. This theater is packed tonight.
653. The film is sold out for tonight.
654. What time does the show start?
655. Lets go find our seats.
656. The plot wasnt very realistic.
657. The director seemed to rely
mostly on special effects.
658. This movie is based on a true
story.
659. I think this scene was filmed in
my hometown.
660. Can you believe how much a bag
of popcorn costs at this theater?
Lesson 45 AT THE HOSPITAL
661. He has an injured leg.
662. The doctors seeing him at this
time.
663. Do you know anything about his
condition?
664. I thought it might be more
serious.
665. Your mother is now in stable
condition.
666. Which hand is bothering you?
667. How long has it been swollen like
that?
668. Can you roll up your sleeve for
me to have a look?
669. Do you have any insurance?
670. Do you have a history of heart
trouble?
671. We have no spare beds right
now.
672. The pain is mostly in my lower
back.
673. Does it hurt when I do this?
674. Ill write you a prescription .
675. You should take it easy on that
leg for a few weeks.
Lesson 46 AT THE POST OFFICE
676. Its not very exciting to wait in
line at the post office.
677. Ive got to mail this stuff for my
boss.
678. Its just a letter to my mother.
679. I need to have this package air
mailed.
680. Ive been expecting a package
that should have been here two weeks
ago.
681. How much more does express
mail cost?
682. Can I get insurance on this
package?
683. I need to change my mailing
address.
684. This package weighs 11 ounces.
685. Thats the box of out-of-town
mail.
686. How much for a book of stamps?
687. Can I get a postcard here?
688. Is there a supervisor that I can
speak with?
689. I like these new stamps.
690. Can I apply for a passport here?
Lesson 47 AT THE BANK
691. Is this the right place to open up
an account ?
692. I need to start a bank account.
693. Will this be a checking or savings
account?
694. Im told that I have insufficient
funds.
695. What are your home loan interest
rates?
696. Can you help me finance a car?
697. Whats my current balance?
698. My ATM card has stopped
working.
699. You dont need a passport for
routine business.
700. I cant remember my account
number.
701. Is there a minimum balance
needed for an account?
702. I want travelers checks.
703. I have a joint account with my
wife.
704. Can I have a receipt for this?
705. Your account is overdrawn
Lesson 48 AT THE RESTAURANT
706. This soup is incredible! Have you
tried it yet?
707. I was trying to decide what to
order.
708. Im going to have the steak.
709. Ive never had fried chicken this
good before.
710. How do you want your steak
cooked?
711. This chicken is undercooked.
712. My compliments to the chef.
713. Are you ready to order?
714. Whats your special today?
715. Would you like any more coffee?
716. Do you have reservations
tonight?
717. Would you like a smoking or non-
smoking table?
718. Can I look at a menu?
719. Would you like any dessert?
720. Whats the soup of the day?
Lesson 49 IN THE BARBERS AND
HAIRDRESSERS
721. I think I just need a trim .
722. And would you like a quick
shampoo and rinse?
723. You can never be too careful with
a customers hair.
724. Just a little trim on the top and
shave it close on the sides.
725. Something new would be nice.
726. Do you want a little off the top?
727. Should I taper the back?
728. How about a shampoo?
729. How do you want your hair cut?
730. Ill try to fix the side.
731. Do you want a perm ?
732. I dont need a shave.
733. Thats too short in the back.
734. I have a hair in my eye.
735. Just comb the hair back a little.
Lesson 50 AT THE POLICE STATION
736. My client has made some very
convincing allegations of police
brutality .
737. He claims that your officers
assaulted him.
738. Do you have any proof of these
claims?
739. Youll be hearing from me soon.
740. I need to file a missing persons
report.
741. Arrests have declined this month.
742. Can you identify the suspect?
743. He resisted arrest violently .
744. I want to call my lawyer.
745. We just have a few questions for
you.
746. The officer was very helpful to
me.
747. Are you sure the suspect fired
more than once?
748. That area is out of our jurisdiction
.
749. This is the busiest precinct in the
city.
750. I need your signature on this
report.
Lesson 51 AT THE HOTEL
751. Welcome to the Comfort Hotel.
752. I just need a room for two.
753. Do you have any vacancies ?
754. One double bed will be fine.
755. Would you like a discount on your
room charge?
756. Im like a wake-up call.
757. Would you like some help with
your bags?
758. We dont allow pets in our rooms.
759. Fresh towels are in the bathroom.
760. Room service can be called at
the front desk.
761. Do you want a single or double
bed?
762. The elevator is at the end of the
hall.
763. Outside calls will be added to
your bill.
764. I dont have any hot water in my
room.
765. I need a taxi to the airport.
Lesson 52 AT THE OFFICE
766 Please have a seat.
767. How do you feel about working
on weekends?
768. The yacht market is slow this
time of the year.
769. You havent made a single sale in
the past 3 weeks.
770. Ill try to help you make a dent in
some of that work.
771. How does this fax machine work?
772. Is the repairman coming to fix
the photocopier?
773. Im going on a break to get some
coffee.
774. These accounts need to be paid
immediately .
775. I heard therere going to lay off
some people this quarter.
776. Sales have gone way up this
month.
777. I left the papers on my desk.
778. We need to cut costs somewhere
in this office.
779. Has the outgoing mail left for the
day?
780. Can someone answer that
phone?
Lesson 53 AT THE BUS STOP
782 Do you know what bus leads to
Memorial Stadium?
783 There should be a bus stop right
at the Stadium.
784 Do you know what bus is going to
the theater?
785 Its about 3 stops from here-
maybe 15 minutes.
786 This says the last bus leaves at
9:45.
787 Our bus is late. 788 That bus is
too crowded to board.
789 Can you read the bus schedule on
that sign?
790 The benches are too wet to sit on.
791 That bus needs some new brakes.
792 The exhaust fumes are choking
me.
793 How much is the fare for the bus?
794 There are no seats left on the bus.
795 Can you give me change for the
bus?
796 Is this bus going uptown?
Lesson 54 AT THE AIRPORT
797. Thank you for flying with Skyway
Airlines.
798. May I see your ticket, please?
798. My shoulder bag is carry-on
luggage.
799. Boarding will begin in about 30
minutes.
800. When does your flight land?
801. What terminal am I leaving from?
802. The security check is going to
take a while.
803. I hope the X-ray machine
doesnt damage my film.
804. Dont even joke about having a
bomb or a gun.
805. This is going to be a long flight.
806. The arrival time has been
delayed due to bad weather.
807. That bag is too heavy to be
carry-on luggage.
808. Where is the baggage claim
area?
809. This is your boarding pass.
810. May I see your passport?
Lesson 55 AT THE RAILWAY STATION
811. It should be here in the next two
or three minutes.
812. Its just getting on my nerves.
813. When does the next train leave
for New Orleans ?
814. Ive got kind of a problem.
815. There are Tri-State Rail System
trains leaving every half hour for the
city. 816. This is a new section of
railroad track.
817. The Northeast corridor is the
busiest section of the country for train
travel. 818. Thats the last call to
board the train.
819. I think I hear the train coming.
820. I hope I get a window seat.
821. Why do these trains always
leave at the end of the day?
822. I bought my tickets over the
phone.
823. I want to buy a ticket for Denver
to Los Angeles
824. Have you seen our conductor ?
825. Im going to get a drink from the
dining car.
Lesson 56 AT THE DISNEY THEME
PARK
826. Hes not as common around here
as Mickey Mouse.
827. My favorite character was Donald
Duck.
828. He seemed like a regular guy.
829. What do you want to see next?
830. It sounds like you prefer old
movies in general.
831. Lets go see Space Mountain.
832. That roller coaster terrified me.
833. Do you see Goofy?
 834. I dont want to go to the gift
shop and spend more money.
835. I remember coming here when I
was a little kid.
836. We spent the past hour at Main
Street USA.
837. I think Disney World is too much
of a tourist trap.
838. Did you know they just opened a
Disney World in Japan?
839. I heard they might open another
in China.
840. Im staying at the hotel at Epcot
Center.
Lesson 57 AT THE GYM
841. Dont you look at yourself in the
mirror too?
842. They must work out all the time.
843. Why do you go to the gym so
much?
844. Its good for me to be healthy.
845. Its never good to put such a high
value on appearances.
846. My muscles feel numb.
847. I cant move a muscle.
848. Im exhausted.
849. Im going to spend a few more
minutes on the exercise bike.
850. Its too crowded in the gym at
night.
851. Someone needs to fix the leg
press machine.
852. Im going to relax in the sauna.
853. How many more exercises do you
have to do?
854. How often do you work out?
855. Hes a firefighter, so he has to
exercise often.
Lesson 58 PLAYING SPORTS
856. I have to take a break for a
second.
857. When I was running, I twisted my
ankle.
858. Just dont neglect an injury.
859. That was a good game we
played.
860. Were in the middle of a game.
861. Hes playing too rough.
862. We can still win this game.
863. We need to start playing hard.
864. You guys are getting lazy.
865. That referee is blind.
866. I cant believe I dropped that
pass.
867. If it keeps raining, well have to
stop the game.
868. I think he was out of bounds.
869. That goal was pure luck.
870. Who has the ball?
Lesson 59 AT THE BOOKSHOP
871. Im just looking for your travel
section.
872. Is there a specific book youre
looking for?
873. I wanted to see what books you
had about that.
874. This book is very popular right
now with little boys.
875. This is a classic.
876. I want to return this book.
877. Can you gift-wrap this book?
878. Well call you when your book
comes in.
879. My friend helped write this book.
880. Ive read good reviews about that
novel.
881. Its hard to find a good book
about the Chinese language.
882. Do you have any road atlases?
883. Why is this book in the
psychology section?
884. Do you have the first edition of
this book?
885. They have some foreign
magazines here.
Lesson 60 AT HOME
886. Youre always on the phone with
your mom for hours.
887. Im not dressed.
888. I need you to do me one more
favor.
889. Its becoming really messy in
there.
890. Its your turn to cut the grass.
891. Ill take the dog out for a walk.
892. You need to clean the floor this
afternoon.
893. The refrigerator light isnt
working.
894. Were almost out of toothpaste.
 895. I just want to relax and watch TV
after work.
896. Whats for dinner tonight?
897. I dont feel like cooking tonight.
898. I spent most of the afternoon
taking a nap.
899. Your parents are coming over for
dinner tomorrow.
900. Have you met our new neighbors
across the street?